Telescope-Catadioptric Telescopes-Sky-Watcher 127 mm Skymax Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA with AZ-GTi Multi-Purpose Mount & Tripod

SkyWatcher Skymax 127 Mak-Cass OTA w/AZ-GTi Mount & Tripod

• Skymax 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope OTA

• Multi-purpose alt-azimuth mount

• Aluminum tripod with 1.25″ diameter legs that is height adjustable

• 11 lb. payload capacity

• SynScan GoTo mount includes a database of more than 42,900 objects

• Built-in WiFi

• SynScan Pro app for iOS or Android is used to control the AZ-GTi

• Features Freedom Find dual encoder technology

• Operates via DC power (does not include batteries)

Sky-Watcher’s multi-purpose AZ-GTi Motorized Alt-Azimuth Mount is optimal for astronomers who want a powerful mount that doesn’t take up much space. This highly portable mount weighs only 8.6 pounds and comes complete with pier extension and adjustable-height tripod. Hefty payloads of up to 11 lbs. are supported by this versatile mount.

In addition to this 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain OTA package, the AZ-GTi is also available with a 102 mm Maksutov-Casssegrain OTA, or as a mount only package. The Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi provides the ideal portable system for any astronomer on the go. The SkyWatcher 127mm Skymax is a great telescope for urban stargazing. Learn more about this and other impressive brands ideal for urban stargazing in the video below!

SkyWatcher 127 mm Skymax with AZ-GTi Mount Specifications

• Mount Type: Motorized alt-azimuth

• Tripod: Adjustable height with 1.25″ aluminum legs and accessory tray

• Power: 8 AA batteries or external 12V supply

• Slew Speeds: 800x, 600x, 400x, 200x, 32x, 16x, 8x, 2x, 1x

• Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, Alignment-free Solar

• Database: 42,900+ total objects with complete Messier, Caldwell, NGC, IC, and SAO catalogs, as well as user-defined objects

• Mounting Saddle Type: Vixen-style

• Telescope Optical Design: Maksutov-Cassegrain

• Focal Length: 1540 mm

• Focal Ratio: f/12.1

• Optical Tube Length: 15″

• Optical Tube Outer Diameter: 5.75″

• OTA Weight: 9.37 lbs.

• Payload Capacity: 11 lbs.